The Town of Wake Forest has everything you need to ensure business success. With over 20,000 residents, Wake Forest provides a quality of life and business-friendly environment that few places can equal. That's why business and industry have thrived in this community for over a century and continue to do so today.
Located less than an hour's drive from the major cities of Raleigh and Durham, we enjoy a climate that offers the beauty of changing seasons while at the same time moderate enough to foster the enjoyment of the outdoors year-round.
In addition, Wake Forest has a large trainable work force that boasts a strong work ethic and a tremendous sense of loyalty to employers.
This page is designed to help you navigate through the Town's "For Business" pages. The links below or to the left of the screen are provided to assist you with your day-to-day business in Wake Forest.
Town Departments & Services
Click here to find out about the many services offered by the Town of Wake Forest.
Forms and Applications
Applications for Privilege Licenses, Board of Adjustment, Certificates of Appropriateness, Development Permits, Flood Permits, Sign Permits, Special Use Permits, and much more are found here.
Strategic Economic Development Action Plan
In 2005 ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. contracted with The Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group, LLC (Sanford Holshouser) to provide economic development planning assistance for several member cities. The Town of Wake Forest agreed to participate in the planning project. The goal of the planning process was to improve the economic development preparedness of Wake Forest in order to attract new investment with quality jobs, and to retain and expand existing industries, businesses, professions, and services. The Strategic Economic Development Action Plan is a result of this effort. PDF file is 852 KB in file size
New Businesses - Coming Soon to Wake Forest
Do you want to know which new restaurants or retail stores are coming to Wake Forest? What's that building going up along US-1? The Town of Wake Forest has created a new webpage entitled "New Businesses - Coming Soon to Wake Forest" - designed to keep you informed about the new stores and eating establishments coming to our fair town. Be sure to bookmark the page and check it periodically for updates.
Plans and Ordinances
Town of Wake Forest Code of Ordinances, Historic District Guidelines, Land Development Plans, Land Use Management Plans, and more!
Inspections Fees
General fees, non-residential permit fees, water meter and electric fees, and more.
Inspections Procedures
Find out how to fill out a residential building permit application, the requirements for a residential or commercial plan review and more.
Economic Development
Use this link to view the Economic Information for the Town of Wake Forest.
Planning & Zoning
News and contact information about Planning and Zoning requirements in the Town of Wake Forest.
Energy Solutions Partner
These days, it's getting harder and harder to stay ahead of the competition. If only you had a way to be more efficient, more productive, more innovative. If only you could control costs without affecting productivity. The good news is, you can.
Utilities
Everything you ever wanted to know about Wake Forest Utilities.
Chamber of Commerce
A link to the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Revitalization Corporation
Formed in 1984, this volunteer-based organization endeavors to foster the health and vitality of Downtown Wake Forest.
Quality of Life
Information about climate, culture, education, housing, labor, and a lot more!
Energy Saving Tips for Businesses